The Program

Successful completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission’s (OPOTC) certified Private Security Academy program provides graduates with an Ohio state certification. The academy’s 123 hours of state mandated training is made available on every Friday of the fall semester from 8AM to 6:30PM at Washington State. Graduates will immediately be eligible for employment in a host of various and exciting careers in the private security field to include loss control specialists, uniformed and plain clothes security officers, armored car officers, and vip/ dignitary protection.

This program can also be selected by students in our Criminal Justice- law enforcement track degree program as an elective.

Requirements for admittance into our Private Security Academy are:

High school diploma or GED

Must be 18 years of age or older

Complete Washington State Community College's application process

Complete OPOTC's application process

Attend the mandatory orientation/information session.

Cadet Responsibilities

Attendance and participation throughout the Academy is demanding and mandatory.

Cost

This course represents 6 semester hours of college credit that can be applied toward an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/ Law enforcement track. As of 9/24/14, that represents a total of $834 plus approximately $425 in lab fees for in-state students and $1668 plus approximately $425 in lab fees for out-of-state students.

Contact to learn more:

Admissions740.568.1900This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

John Burdette, DirectorCenter for Public Safety Training740-374-8716 Extension 1540This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.